As a catalyst in making rapid change, hypnosis is my tool of choice. For those who are seriously seeking growth, I know of no other more direct path to self awareness than the altered state of consciousness in which the subconscious and unconscious mind[s] can be accessed. It is here that a virtual treasure trove of knowledge and emotions can be found and changed in order to affect life on the conscious level. In the hypnotic state the client is open to guidance from very high levels of Self, namely the High Self, Soul/Spirit, and Full Self. From this expanded perspective, new choices and solutions are offered. Stretching to experience phenomena beyond the mind's normal limits helps to stretch the client beyond his/her conscious belief systems encouraging the possibility of change and growth.

Because the client is gaining new perspectives and insights in the altered state, it is important that they remain alert while being totally relaxed. Their full participation in the process is essential. I rarely employ hypnotic suggestions but, instead, guide the client to a certain level of understanding. From the new perspective they can then choose a different direction.

The majority of individuals exist in a perpetual hypnotic trance. That trance constantly suggests to them that they must be on guard and prepared for the worst. Such a steady state of fear demands that they keep their bodies very tight and tense, on alert for their perceived danger. Because of the natural tendency to be tense, it is important that the client be deeply relaxed when working with body sensations and emotions. Every muscle, nerve and bone should be totally relaxed so that the body sensations can be clearly experienced.

If most of our issues or problems arose from beliefs residing within our consciousness, then we would have the ability to easily change our beliefs and the quality of our lives. Making changes on the unconscious and subconscious levels creates a dramatic shift in the conscious reality. By using hypnosis to induce an altered state, we can become conscious of our subconscious and unconscious minds and consciously create reality the way we want it to be.